PakBanker Brief: Fuel, Fiscality & the Electric Shift — Pakistan’s Rs458 Moment
Pakistan’s record fuel prices are exposing deep fiscal dependencies and accelerating a shift toward electric mobility. As petrol hits Rs458 per litre, the economics of transport, taxation, and energy are entering a critical transition phase.
Beyond $100 Oil: Ethanol, Exports & Pakistan’s Fuel-Fiscal Trap
As global oil prices cross $100, Pakistan faces mounting economic pressure while exporting ethanol instead of using it domestically. This analysis explores the country’s fuel dependency, fiscal constraints, and the missed opportunity of ethanol blending.
Government Develops New Power Tariff Structure to Boost Industrial Daytime Operations
Federal Minister Awais Leghari and World Bank officials discuss a new Time of Use (ToU) tariff model to incentivize daytime solar energy consumption for industries.
Diamond Industries Clarifies Shariah Compliance and Announces Business Resumption
Diamond Industries Limited (DIIL) clarifies its Shariah status to the PSX and announces the official resumption of business operations after a three-year suspension.
Dr Fakhara Rizwan Joins Mobilink Bank as Chief of Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Affairs
Mobilink Bank appoints Dr Fakhara Rizwan as Chief Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Affairs to lead governance and sustainable growth initiatives.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and IFC Partners to Scale Private Sector Investment
Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb meets with IFC and World Bank leadership to expand local currency financing, green bonds, and a $2 billion annual investment portfolio.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Forms High Level Committee to Revitalize SECP Regulatory Framework
Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar leads a new committee to reform the SECP, focusing on special tribunals, digitization, and civil penalties to protect investors.
State Bank of Pakistan Revokes Al Sahara Exchange Company Authorization
The SBP has revoked the license of Al Sahara Exchange Company following a voluntary request, ending its authority to conduct foreign exchange transactions in Pakistan.
HBL Manufacturing PMI Drops to 52.9 as Regional Conflict Strains Industrial Output
The HBL Pakistan Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.9 in March 2026, signaling a slowdown in industrial growth due to rising inflation and the impact of the US-Iran conflict.
State Bank of Pakistan Raises 828 Billion Rupees Through Treasury Bills and Investment Bonds
The SBP secures Rs828.63 billion in its latest auction of Market Treasury Bills and 10-year Pakistan Investment Bonds to manage national liquidity and debt.